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A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
Common saying ascribed to Lao Tzu From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" is a common saying that originated from a Chinese proverb. The quotation is from chapter 64 of the Tao Te Ching ascribed to Laozi,[1] although it is also erroneously ascribed to his contemporary Confucius.[2] This saying teaches that even the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting point; something which begins with one first step.
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The phrase is also translated as "a journey of a thousand miles begins from under the feet"[3] and "a thousand mile journey begins where one stands".[4]
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